Pamela "Pam" Golden Rainey, age 81, of Clinton, passed away at her residence with her family by her side on Friday, July 25, 2025.  Pam, a woman known for her kindness, was born December 20, 1943, in Waukegan, Illinois, to the late Hobart and Lois (Mitchell) Golden.  She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church and retired from Melton Hill Regional Industrial Development Association.  Pam was an avid Vol fan and a huge supporter of the Clinton Dragons.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Dr. Joseph Rainey, and her infant brother, Stanley Golden.

Pam is survived by her daughters, Gina Hendrix and her husband, Bryan, and Kristy VanHese and her husband, Jim; her sister, Karen Cary and her husband, Wayne; her grandchildren, Jennifer Scott and her husband, Lucas, and Nick Raby and Andrew VanHese; and her great-grandchildren, Kayden and Vivian Scott. Pam's love extended beyond her immediate family to her many nieces and nephews, whom she cherished dearly.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Memorial United Methodist Church. Following this, a Celebration of Life service, led by Rev. Scott Wilks, will be held.  Pam's graveside will immediately follow at Grandview Memorial Garden.  In honor of Pam's life, the family kindly requests that memorials be made to Memorial United Methodist Church or the Clinton High School Dragons Athletic Department.  Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.  Holleygamble.com